PKI Jizzman Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I just got really excited about going on the trip and sending my deposit in...so I started to draw xD. P.S. - I know there will be a special board up soon to put this, but just to get it out there -- I'm looking for a room-mate/person/thing on the trip!!! -JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemtfan Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 ^ If I am able to go, I'll room with you! We're both the same age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I love all the random letters and stuff we get with deposits! Ryancrash wins so far this signup season with an awesome letter with stickers and drawings! What?!? My package of awesomeness is not the winner?!? Ah well, next time I will include one of my cats... dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Aw man, I should've put that 50 reasons why I love Robb and Elissa list in my deposit envelope... That would've been the perfect time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippero95 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Oh man. I didn't know that there was a creative writing portion, I would have tried harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrancew_hod Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Paypal doesn't allow you to get that fancy. Type a quick note and send the money quickly! I'll make it up with my foolishness on the trip though. Who could forget my hitchhiking in Belgium with my leg out and the police rolling by with the confused look? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bat Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Just sent in my deposit for Scandi (via Pay Pal)! Woo Hoo!!!! -- Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_roll06 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm really torn between the West Coast and Scandi trip. I have been wanting to go to California forever but the long-ass flight by myself is off putting. I could make a pit-stop in Toronto to visit family but even that flight sounds off putting compared to a short 2 hour flight to Copenhagen. I'm going to do some more "trip research" today and see if I can come to a conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 ^If you can afford the time off and the actual trip cost, I say you do Scandi! I'm pretty sure Balder has more airtime than all of California combined....plus it would be really nice if I wasn't the only college-aged dude on the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 I'm pretty sure Balder has more airtime than all of California combined.... This is a very true statement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Terry, you’re right, being creative within 300 characters on Paypal is a bit of a challenge. For those that did it up with the registrations and deposit, kudos! I guess I’ll have to make up for it in the later payments, be livelier than usual, or hey, even organize a ‘talent portion’ of the trip complete with TPR style rules and judging. What?!? My package of awesomeness is not the winner?!? Ah well, next time I will include one of my cats... hahah yah, I can imagine the look on Robb and Elissa’s face. Dave, if the envelope is too small you must present your cat ala Aunt Bethany/ Uncle Lewis styles from Christmas Vacation! ^^Totally understand and I thought the same way at first. Little did I expect that many of people that I became close with on the trip would range anywhere between 10+ to 10- years in age. Honestly, I think that we are all college age at heart and you’ll find that many of us still act that way on a mostly permanent basis! The company, from my experience anyway, was incredible and I’m sure it’ll still be that way regardless of trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 ^ I totally agree with Canadian Jason (hot Jason.) Once you get all of us in a lineup for ERT, we turn about 14. CJ - are you going on a trip next year? As far as people being shy, or worried about meeting people - don't worry. People that I met two summers ago on the Mid-West trip get together with me for holidays at parks now. I talk to a ton of the people that I've met through TPR on the trips on a regular basis. I've made friends that I'll keep forever, and I thought I was just in for coastering! If in doubt - just sign up. You won't regret it (except that these trips are totally addictive, and you'll have to set up an ongoing budget to go on one every year.) David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 .... and you'll have to set up an ongoing budget to go on one every year. Ain't that the damn truth!! JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryB Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 ^^I totally agree with all of the last three posts....well almost totally.. 14? Really, I think the average age is somewhere between 8 and 10 with occasional jumps to college age, sexually suppressed inappropriate behavior! Speaking as one that was very concerned about the not knowing anyone, traveling alone, kind of situation...just go! You'll never regret it, I know I don't. The boards they open pre-trip really help you get to know some people from the start. I had dinner the first night at the hotel with a new group of friends that I hope to keep in touch with forever...whether they like it or not! That was just the start of adult summer camp on some sort of mind altering substance! Just go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyyyper Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Plus, there is this phenomenon called the Party-Bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 ^Party bus is where it's at! ... miss that set of wheels. But, speaking as someone who went on a trip with one of my best friends, I'm sure he won't mind me saying, by the end of it we didn't hang out much anyway! You may find yourself wanting too much to hang out with other awesome people, lol! Plus, bright side, there's still gonna be the coasters . ... now, I'm gonna go cry into my pillow some more over not doing a TPR 2009 trip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 ... now, I'm gonna go cry into my pillow some more over not doing a TPR 2009 trip... Yea, you're going to do that a lot in the next.........18 months? ....I will be too if I can't do a trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 David, the plan was originally to not do a trip this year but I’ll admit it.…I’m addicted. Although I originally signed up for Deep South as a short but sweet trip to feed the addiction, it is now Scandi for my big b-day year! The family is willing to gift some ‘help’ for a trip along with saving discipline on my end. Before I discovered TPR and heard about Scandi, I was looking at a week or two of skiing in Whistler but let’s face it, that trip would be just as if not more expensive, the mountains aren’t going anywhere and Scandi may not happen again for a while. I never figured that I would see those countries and cities with TPR so that works out to be a huge bonus! Plus, I think I may have outgrown Contiki and I don’t think I’m at the average age of Trafalgar Tour participants just yet. ^^^^Kerry is right, it is summer camp and you can show up alone and make of it what you will. There will always be people to make you feel comfortable, welcome and at home. I have to speak to the trip boards. They are amazing! If you make the most of it, you can really get to know some people before the trip even starts that are in the same situation or have done at least one or two trips before. In my case, I was so lucky to have been able to meet some TPR members before it started – all amazing people that really made me feel welcome and glad that I signed up for the trip (Somewhat in order: Jay, Adam, Matt, Matt, Matt, Tony, Brent, Olivier, Nick, Christiana, Cora, Scott, Jenn, Taylor, Sam and Drew). A small sample but it turned out to be 100% representative of how fun and great everyone on the trip was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobias94 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Well, since I live in Scandinavia, then maybe I should meet you guys in Gröna Lund... You know that they will open a new ZacSpin coaster called ''Insane'' next year. Can I just meet you guys for a few hours, or do I have to tell my parents? I won't go with you on the whole trip though. BTW, Gröna Lund is an amazing park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I don't want to sound impatient, but will we receive an email when our deposits have arrived? I want to make sure mine got to the right place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I will send out a bulk email soon, be patient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 ^ Alright, my parents had been asking. (they get like that with money in the mail) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillgeek Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 ^I've been worried too. I'll be patient as well. I'm just so excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I hope I can go on the West coast Trip! I really want to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Austin Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I turned my TV on last night at about 1AM in the morning, and turned it onto an old "Extreme Rides" programme. Within five seconds, these 2 mugs flashed across the screen riding on Ghostrider: I would have counted it as subliminal advertising to persuade people to go to Cali, if I didn't notice it. I'm going to try to get my dad to put in the deposit tonight for the WC trip. Hopefully there are still places left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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